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Recently, we have discussed in detail section 156 (i.e. Persons deemed to be public servants) of CGST Act 2017. Today, we learn the provisions of section 157 of the CGST Act 2017. Complete Details of CGST Section 157 – Protection of action taken under this Act. You may CLICK HERE to download list of all sections of CGST Act 2017 in PDF format.

Section 157(1):

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against the President, State President, Members, officers or other employees of the Appellate Tribunal or any other person authorised by the said Appellate Tribunal for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act or the rules made thereunder.

Section 157(2):

No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall lie against any officer appointed or authorised under this Act for anything which is done or intended to be done in good faith under this Act or the rules made thereunder.